Chapter 2

The notebook had an unmistakable vintage feel, filled with Evan's meticulous handwriting.

His script was perfect, each stroke imbued with his profound love for Luna.

Not a single page was left untouched.

He had even transcribed their entire conversation history from when they were dating, along with Luna's preferences, the places they went on dates, their first hand-holding, first kiss, and first embrace.

The entire notebook was a testament to Evan's passionate love.

After spending hours reading, Lilliana only thought that it was utterly tragic that Evan and Luna didn't end up together.

Lilliana had confirmed her suspicions.

Luna was never merely Evan's so-called neighbor friend. She was the deeply cherished and unforgettable love buried in Evan's heart.

As for Lilliana, she had pursued Evan with relentless determination.

On the first day of college, she fell in love with Evan at first sight.

Her roommates teased her, saying, "He's out of your league."

But Lilliana truly liked him, whether it was Evan's aloof demeanor, his cold lips, or his reserved way of speaking.

She liked every bit of him.

Each encounter made her heart race.

Never before had anyone stirred Lilliana's emotions so profoundly.

Thus, she couldn't help but pursue Evan fervently.

On the night of Evan's graduation, when he asked her, slightly tipsy, "Do you like me?" She nodded without hesitation, "It's not just like. I love you."

He smiled and kissed her against the wall.

But now, after reading Evan's love diary, she realized that day was when Luna broke up with him and left the country.

On that page, Evan had written. "Heart shattered, my love lost forever!"

After graduation, Lilliana stayed by Evan's side, counting the days, hoping he would propose.

Instead, Luna appeared on a family-finding program.

It was Lilliana's birthday, and the waiter had just brought out Lilliana's birthday cake, which had a pair of rings hidden inside.

It was a surprise she had prepared for Evan. Her birthday wish was to marry him.

However, just as everything was set and Lilliana was about to blow out the candles, she saw Evan staring blankly at the TV.

The screen showed a popular family-finding program, featuring Luna in a wheelchair, tearfully pleading, "I... want to find my neighbor friend. He took care of me since childhood. Now, in the late stages of cancer, I just want to see him one last time before I die!"

Her pitiful appearance even stirred sympathy in Lilliana.

Just as she was about to say something to Evan, he abruptly stood up and ran out without a word.

He left Lilliana alone in the restaurant, not answering calls or messages.

Lilliana waited until the restaurant closed before going home.

Evan didn't return that night. The next day, he brought Luna back.

From then on, he asked Lilliana to tolerate the various wishes of Luna, a dying person.

"Luna had a nightmare, dreaming she suddenly died. She's terrified. I need to check on her."

"Sorry, Lilliana, I promised Luna I'd have dinner with her today, so I can't go to the concert with you."

"Lilliana, Luna just wants to experience traveling abroad before she dies. Do you have to speak so harshly?"

"Before Luna dies, she wants to experience marriage and wear a wedding dress. No one but me can help her."

Evan's kindness to Luna was boundless.

Initially, Lilliana was angry at his lack of boundaries and upset by his care for Luna.

Evan would always respond helplessly, "Lilliana, Luna is on the brink of death. What could come between us? I just feel sorry for her. You're the one I love."

But Lilliana had an intuition that there was more to it.

Until she read Evan's love diary, everything from the past seemed to fade away.

She decided to return home and accept an arranged marriage.

She was done with Evan!